Brazil will begin exporting pigeonpea (tur) to India by November 2026, aiming to supply 20,000 to 30,000 tonnes. This move helps diversify India's pulse supply chain, which is currently under stress due to drought conditions in Karnataka and Maharashtra, even as overall import demand surges.
Brazil is set to become a new source for India’s pigeonpea (tur) imports. Starting between October and November 2026, the country is expected to begin shipments to India. While the initial volume is modest, estimated between 20,000 and 30,000 tonnes, the trade move represents a strategic effort to diversify India’s supply sources for pulses. The initiative follows Brazil's successful entry into the black matpe market, which established a trade pathway that authorities are now looking to expand.
The decision comes as local supply faces challenges from erratic weather. Despite higher planting acreage across the country, reaching 47.25 lakh hectares for the kharif season, the yield outlook remains uncertain. Significant producing states like Karnataka and Maharashtra have reported drought in several districts following a monsoon deficit. This localized stress has led to supply concerns, prompting a rise in prices by ₹50 to ₹100 per quintal in recent trading sessions.
India continues to rely heavily on imports to meet its domestic demand. Data for the first seven months of 2026 shows a 44 percent surge in total tur imports, reaching 5.79 lakh tonnes. Currently, Mozambique is the largest supplier, providing 2.18 lakh tonnes, followed by Myanmar and Tanzania. By onboarding Brazil as a consistent supply partner, the Indian trade sector aims to reduce the risk of price shocks and supply shortages that can occur when relying on a limited number of exporting nations.
For the domestic market, this development is relevant because it helps ease pressure on the supply chain. Dependence on a few countries has often left Indian markets vulnerable to production issues in those specific regions. Establishing Brazil as an alternative, stable source is a step toward better managing supply-side constraints.
Looking ahead, the primary factor for investors and traders will be the actual volume of shipments from Brazil and whether these imports can meaningfully help bridge the gap created by domestic yield fluctuations. Market participants will also track the final production figures for the ongoing season, as weather patterns through mid-October will determine whether the local harvest can meet expectations or if further reliance on imports will be necessary to control food price inflation.